Eight Rhode Island communities have planned their firework shows for July 3 this year. Here's how thunderstorms are impacting them.

Many towns around Rhode Island are kicking off their 4th of July celebrations (and the long weekend) one day early with firework shows on July 3. As of 7 a.m., there's a chance of thunderstorms in the evening,

Here are a few places to mark the holiday around Portland and beyond. 💥 Downtown Portland. The biggest show in the region launches from Tom McCall Waterfront park, which is hos